01 January 2002 Regular MINUTES OF THE VAN BUREN, ARK.- SAS
CITY Cot TNCIL MEETING HELD JANUARY 28, 2002
The City Council of the City of Van Buren. Arkansas met at 7:00 p.m.. Monday. January 28. 2002 at City Hall.
The meeting was called to order by\favor Riggs, presiding Officer. On roll call the following members answered
as their names were called: Alderman Swaim. Parker, Moore, Pitchford and Barker. City Attorney Candice Settle
and City Clerk Barbie Curtis were also present. This made a total of eight (8) present. A quorum was declared.
The Invocation was given by Reverend Ronnie Gilmore pastor of Butterfield Assembly of God Church.
Next the Mayor led the Pledge of Allegiance.
On the agenda next, Mayor Riggs asked to adopt the minutes of the Council Meeting on December 17, 2001.
Alderman Swaim made a motion to approve the minutes. Alderman Pitchford seconded the motion. On roll call the
following Council members voted aye: Alderman Swaim, Parker, Moore, Pitchford and Barker. The following voted
nay: none. Alderman Taylor arrived at 7:05 p.m. which made a total of nine (9)present.
Next on the agenda was a public hearing on the approval of a permit to provide taxicab services filed by Pat
Gordon. The Mayor asked if there were any questions. Attorney Jack Skinner from Greenwood spoke to the
Council, representing Razorback Cab in opposition to the Gordon Group's request for a Taxicab permit. Attorney
Skinner introduced a Razorback Cab driver, Mr. Foster, a resident of Van Buren. Mr. Foster said he had been
driving a cab for about 14 years and he felt like there wasn't a need for a second cab service in the City of Van
Buren. He said there were only about 20 to 25 cab service calls on a good clay in the City of Van Buren. Attorney
Skinner said the question was whether there was a need or necessity for another cab service. He said the statute in
Arkansas requires the applicant must show facts that there is a need or necessity for the rendering of that service.
Attorney Skinner said the Ordinance states that the Council has to decide if public convenience and public necessity
requires the granting of the application.
Attorney Skinner said in this situation. the City of Van Buren already had an existing service by Razorback Cab
that had been proper and adequate in meeting the demands of the Van Buren area. He said Razorback Cab had been
in business in the City for approximately 24 years. Attorney Skinner said that granting a permit for an additional
service, considering the volume of calls for Taxi service in Van Buren being so low, it might jeopardize the drivers
who work the Van Buren area and prohibit them from being able to continue serving the Van Buren area.
Attorney Skinner said that in terms of addressing the Gordon Group's application correctly, the Council should
note that the Gordon Group had clone other work, not operated a Taxi Service in the past. He said that Razorback Cab
had 41 cabs operating in Van Buren and Fort Smith. Attorney Skinner said there was nothing in the application
submitted to the Council that shows that additional taxicabs are needed and he said there was nothing in the
application that shows the effect the new service would have on any other transportation company. Attorney Skinner
said the application basically dealt with the Gordon's history rather than dealing with the need for necessity or
meeting the requirement for another cab service. lie said there was no proof before the Council of a need or
necessity and there was no proof that it was required as dictated by Arkansas code and the City of Van Buren's own
ordinance, and for that reason he said Razorback Cab respectfully submits that the permit should be denied.
Attorney Candice Settle said she wanted to make a clarification. She told Mr. Skinner that at this time there had
been no permit for a taxi service ,granted since this law had been passed and at this time there was no taxicab service
operating lawfully in the City of Van Buren and there had been no application filed by Razorback Cab.
Attorney Skinner said he thought that was a misstatement because Arkansas law recognizes a prior existing
business and the Ordinance states that one commencing service must make an application and that Razorback Cab
was not commencing service, they were already in service for years and years before the Ordinance was adopted.
Attorney Skinner said Razorback Cab had no written notice before the Ordinance was adopted.
Attorney Settle said there was written notice by publication and in her opinion Razorback Cab was not operating
lawfully in the city limits of the City of Van Buren at the present time. Attorney Settle said her opinion was based on
the research she had done.
Attorney Skinner said apparently they differ on what the Arkansas Law says.
Aderman Swaim suggested the City Clerk read the Resolution. Next was to consider a RESOLUTION
APPROVING A PERMIT TO PROVIDE TAXICAB SERVICES. The Clerk react the Resolution in its entirety.
Alderman Swaim seconded by Alderman Taylor moved that the Resolution be adopted. The question was put by
Mayor Riggs on the adoption of the motion and the roll being called, the following voted aye: Alderman Swaim,
Parker, Moore. Taylor. Pitchford and Barker. And the following voted nay; none.
The Mayor thereupon declared the Resolution adopted and signed the Resolution, which was attested by the City
Clerk and impressed with the seal of the City.
THE RESOLUTION WAS GIVEN THE NUMBER 1-1-2002
CITY OF VAN BUREN,ARKANSAS
RESOLUTION NO. I— I -2002
A RESOLUTION APPROVING A PERMIT TO PROVIDE TAXICAB
SERVICES.
WHEREAS, Pat Gordon, on behalf of Gordon Group, Inc., d.b.a. Van Buren
Taxi Service,has submitted an application for a permit to operate a
taxicab service in the City of Van Buren;
WHEREAS, Notice of a public hearing on the permit has been published as
required by law;and
WHEREAS, No notice of hearing was required to be given other than
publication since there are no permits currently granted;and
WHEREAS, A public hearing has been held as required by law;and
WHEREAS, The City Council finds that the public convenience and necessity
require the issuance of a permit to operate a taxicab service as no
permits have been granted and no taxicab service is currently
operating lawfully in the City of Van Buren;
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF VAN BUREN,ARKANSAS:
SECTION 1: THAT Gordon Group, Inc., d.b.a. Van Buren Taxi Service, is
hereby granted a permit to operate a taxicab service in the City of •
Van Buren,Arkansas.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIScZ `"DAY OF JANUARY,2002.
MAYOR GGS (4S
ATTESTED:
t},Rice
CITY CLERK/TREASURER
On the agenda next was to consider A RESOLUTION ADOPTING A REVISED BUDGET FOR THE YEAR
ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2001. The Clerk read the Resolution in its entirety. Alderman Swaim seconded by
Alderman Parker moved that the Resolution he adopted. The question w as put by Mayor Riggs on the adoption of
the motion and the roll being called. the following voted aye: Alderman Swaim. Parker. Moore. Taylor, Pitchford and
Barker. ,said the following voted nay: none.
The Mayor thereupon declared the Resolution adopted and signed the Resolution, which was attested by the City
Clerk and impressed with the seal of the Cite.
THE RESOLI`TION WAS GIVEN THE NI AMER 1-2-2002
CITY OF VAN BUREN,ARKANSAS THAT,Current year's expenditures from the LOPFI Fund in the amount of
$225,058.32(Two Hundred Twenty-Five Thousand,Fifty-Eight Dollars,and Thirty-
RESOLUTION NO. -a_ -2002 Two Cents)are appropriated;and
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING A REVISED BUDGET FOR THE YEAR ENDING THAT,Current year's expenditures from the Capital Improvements Fund in the
DECEMBER 31,2001. amount of$573,019.08(Five Hundred Seventy-Three Thousand,Nineteen Dollars
and Eight Cents)are appropriated as follows: (Expenditures-$9,871.97;Street
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VAN BUREN, Department-$156,838.56,Parks&Recreation-$48,650.00;K.O.H.-$13,765.00;
ARKANSAS: Water&Sewer-$240,000.00;County Sales Tax-$103,893.58;and
THAT,2001 Current year's revenues of$9,203,707.96(Nine Million,Two THAT,Current year expenditures from the Levee Fund in the amount of
Hundred Three Thousand,Seven Hundred Seven Dollars and Ninety-Six Cents)are $1,200.00(One Thousand,Two Hundred Dollars)are appropriated;and
appropriated and a copy of said Budget is attached hereto and made a part hereof;
and THAT,Current year's expenditures from Civil Small Claims Fund in the
amount of$9,068.64(Nine Thousand,Sixty-Eight Dollars and Sixty-Four Cents)are
THAT,2001 Current year's expenditures of$8,222,003.43(Eight Million,Two appropriated;and
Hundred Twenty-Two Thousand,Three Dollars and Forty-Three Cents)including
expenditures from prior year's balances are appropriated and a copy of said Budget THAT,Current year's expenditures from the King Opera House Fund in the
is attached hereto and made a part hereof;and amount of$103,054.99(One Hundred Three Thousand,Fifty-Four Dollars and
Ninety-Nine Cents)are appropriated.
THAT,Transfers from General Fund to Parks and Recreation Fund totaling
$145,800.00(One Hundred Forty-Five Thousand,Eight Hundred Dollars)are
approved;and PASSED AND APPROVED THIS u DAY OF JANUARY,2002
THAT,Transfers from General Fund to LOPFI in the amount of$55,721.10
(Fifty-Five Thousand,Seven Hundred Twenty-One Dollars and Ten Cents)are
approved;and
THAT,Transfers from General Fund to King Opera House Fund in the amount VYlo rn OR
of$33,450.00(Thirty-Three Thousand,Four Hundred Fifty Dollars)are approved;
and
THAT,Transfers from FEMA Fund to Street Fund in the amount of$38,374.78 ATTESTED:
(Thirty-Eight Thousand,Three Hundred Seventy-Four Dollars and Seventy-Eight
Cents)are approved;and
THAT,Transfers from Capital Improvements Fund to Parks&Recreation Fund 4) &,{ J
totaling$48,650.00(Forty-Eight Thousand,Six Hundred Fifty Dollars)are CITY CLERK-TREASURER
approved;and
THAT,Transfers from Capital Improvements Fund to King Opera House Fund
totaling$13,765.00(Thirteen Thousand,Seven Hundred Sixty-Five Dollars)are
approved;and
On the agenda next was to consider a RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL PLAT FOR WESTERN HILLS
PHASE VI WITHIN THE CITY OF VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS. The Clerk read the Resolution in its entirety.
Alderman Taylor seconded by Alderman Swaim moved that the Resolution be adopted. The question was put by
Mayor Riggs on the adoption of the motion and the roll being called, the following voted aye: Alderman Swaim.
Parker, Moore, Taylor. Pitchford and Barker. And the following voted nay; none.
The Mayor thereupon declared the Resolution adopted and signed the Resolution. which was attested by the Cite
Clerk and impressed with the seal of the City.
THE RESOLUTION WAS GIVEN THE NUMBER 1-3-2002
CITY OF VAN BUREN,ARKANSAS
RESOLUTION NO. l-3 -2002
A RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL PLAT FOR WESTERN HILLS PHASE
VI WITHIN THE CITY OF VAN BUREN,ARKANSAS.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VAN BUREN,
ARKANSAS:
SECTION 1: THAT subject to the assurances provided in the Sub-Division
Regulations being executed to assure that all improvements are put
in and that all requirements of the Planning Commission are met,
Western Hills,Phase VI,is approved.
SECTION 2: THAT the Mayor is authorized and directed to sign said plat plan
and the City Clerk is authorized and directed to attest same upon
the filing of the assurities mentioned above.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS O?S DAY OF JANUARY,2002.
MAYOINJOHPY RIGGS
ATTESTED: f�
CITY CLERIC/TREASURER
On the agenda next was to consider a RESOLUTION APPROVING AN INCREASE IN THE CONTRACT
PRICE FOR THE STREET IMPROVEMENTS PHASE V PROJECT. The Clerk read the Resolution in its
entirety. The Mayor said there were some spots on Lincoln and 10' and 1 l` that was the City's fault and also at
Buena Vista and Prospect. He said all these areas need to be taken care of The Mayor said that they have had two
local contractors give bids and they were both around S9000.00. He said if they could add these streets by
amendment to the contract which is being done right now. the City could get them done for around S3.000.00.
Alderman Taylor said they would increase the cost by $4,000.00 more if needed. Alderman Swaim seconded by
Alderman Taylor moved that the Resolution be adopted as amended. The question was put by Mayor Riggs on the
adoption of the motion and the roll being called, the following voted aye: Alderman Swaim, Parker. Moore. Taylor,
Pitchford and Barker. And the following voted nay: none.
The Mayor thereupon declared the Resolution adopted and signed the Resolution, which was attested by the City
Clerk and impressed with the seal of the City.
THE RESOLUTION WAS GIVEN THE NUMBER 1-4-2002
CITY OF VAN BUREN,ARKANSAS
RESOLUTION NO. /—�f -2002
A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN INCREASE IN THE CONTRACT PRICE FOR THE
STREET IMPROVEMENTS PHASE V PROJECT.
WHEREAS, The Mayor has advertised for bids for the Street Improvements Phase V
Project;and
WHEREAS, The bid of Wilson Brothers in the amount of$1,111,315.85 was accepted
by the Council;and
WHEREAS, Due to unforeseen circumstances, the amount to complete the street
improvements has increased;
NOW, THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF VAN BUREN,
ARKANSAS:
SECTION 1: That the increase of$25,517.50 to the Contract with Wilson Brothers for
street improvements is hereby accepted.
SECTION 2: That the Mayor is authorized and directed to pay for same out of the
Street Fund.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS o28 DAY OF JANUARY,2002.
411P a
MAYOR.1cI N '4 GGS '7
ATTESTED:
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CITY CLERK/TREASURER
Next on the agenda was to consider a RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE WILLINGNESS OF THE CITY
OF VAN BUREN TO UTILIZE FEDERAL- MD EYIIANCE\IENT MONIES. The Clerk read the Resolution
in its entirety. The \favor asked if there was any discussion on the Resolution. Alderman Taylor asked what project
was being talked about. The Mayor said the project was north of the Depot. Alderman Swaim seconded by
Alderman Parker moved that the Resolution be adopted. The question was put by Mayor Riggs on the adoption of
the motion and the roll being called, the following voted aye: Alderman Swaim. Parker, Moore, Taylor, Pitchford and
Barker. And the following voted nay: none.
The Mavor thereupon declared the Resolution adopted and signed the Resolution, which was attested by the City
Clerk and impressed with the seal of the City.
THE RESOLUTION WAS GIVEN THE NUMBER 1-5-2002
CITY OF VAN BUREN,ARKANSAS
RESOLUTION NO. `3 -2002
A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE WILLINGNESS OF THE CITY OF VAN
BUREN TO UTILIZE FEDERAL-MD ENHANCEMENT MONIES.
WHEREAS, The City of Van Buren understands Federal-aid Surface
Transportation Enhancement funds are available at 80% federal
participation and 20% local cash match for the transportation
enhancement project;
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF VAN BUREN,ARKANSAS:
SECTION 1: THAT the City of Van Buren will participate in accordance with
its designated responsibility,including maintenance of this project.
SECTION 2: THAT the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute all
appropriate agreements and contracts necessary to expedite the
construction of the above stated improvement and the City Clerk is
authorized and directed to attest same.
SECTION 3: THAT the City of Van Buren pledges its full support and hereby
authorizes the Arkansas State Highway and Transportation
Department to initiate action to implement this project.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS oCg DAY OF JANUARY,2002.
MAYO O�GS ��
ATTESTED: CUAYC;_J
CITY CLERK/TREASURER
On the agenda next was to consider an ORDINA`CE AMENDING SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE NO. 14-
1991. The Clerk read the Ordinance the first time in its entirety. .Aderman Swaim moved that the rules be suspended
and the Ordinance placed on its second reading. The motion was seconded by Alderman Moore. On the Clerk's
calling the roll, the following vote resulted: Ayes-Alderman Swaim. Parker, :\loor•e. Taylor. Pitchford and Barker.
Nays --None. The Mayor declared the motion carried as there were six (6) ayes and (0) nays. Four (4) votes being
necessary for passage. The Ordinance was read the second time.
Alderman Swaim then made a motion that the rules be further suspended and the Ordinance be placed on its third
and final reading. The motion was seconded by Alderman Taylor. On the Clerk's calling the roll, the following
vote resulted: Ayes - Alderman Swaim, Parker, Moore, Taylor, Pitchford and Barker. Nays - none. The Mayor
declared the motion carried as there were six (6) ayes and (0) nags. Four (4) votes being necessary for passage. The
clerk then read the Ordinance the third and final time. The Mayor declared the Ordinance open for discussion.
Alderman Taylor asked about the phases they go through. City Engineer Brad Baldwin explained saying normally
the developer would submit the entire subdivision and indicate the various phases of construction. He said they
would then provide plans and post bonds for each individual phase. He said they may choose to build all the phases
at once or one at a time.
Alderman Barker asked what brought on the need for the changes. City Engineer Brad Baldwin said some of the
language used wasn't clear.
The Mayor then put the question. Shall the Ordinance pass?" Motion was made by Alderman Swaim and
seconded by Alderman Parker to adopt the, Ordinance. On the Clerk's calling of the roll the following vote resulted:
Ayes -.Aderman Swaim. Parker•, Moore, Taylor. Pitchford and Barker. Nays -- None. The Mayor declared the
motion carried as there were six (6) ayes and (0) nays. Four (4) votes being necessary for passage.
Motion was then made by Alderman Swaim and seconded by .Aderman Taylor, that the Emergency Clause be
Adopted which motion on roll call the following vote resulted: Ayes - Alderman Swaim, Parker, Moore. Taylor and
Pitchford. Nays - Alderman Barker. The Mayor then declared the Ordinance duly passed and signed same in open
Council, duly attested to by the City Clerk.
THE ORDINANCE WAS GIVEN THE NUMBER 1-2002
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Next on the agenda was to consider an ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE REVISED MASTER STREET
PLAN FOR THE CITY OF VAN BUREN, ARKAiNSAS. The Clerk read the Ordinance the first time in its
entirety. Alderman Parker moved that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance placed on its second reading. The
motion was seconded by Alderman Swaim. On the Clerk's calling the roll, the following vote resulted: Ayes
Alderman Swaim, Parker, :Moore, Taylor. Pitchford And Barker.J gays None. The y-la'or declared the motion
carried as there were six (6) ayes and (0) nays. Four (4)Votes being necessary for passage. The Ordinance was read
the second time.
Alderman Swaim made a motion that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on its third and final
reading. The motion was seconded by Alderman Moore. On the Clerk's calling the roll, the following vote resulted:
Ayes - Alderman Swaim, Parker. Moore, Taylor. Pitchford and Barker. Nays - none. The Mayor declared the
motion carried as there were six (6) ayes and (0) nays. Four (4) votes being necessary for passage. The clerk then
read the Ordinance the third and fmal time. The Mayor declared the Ordinance open for discussion. There was
none.
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seconded by Alderman Taylor to adopt the Ordinance. On the Clerk's calling of the roll the following vote resulted:
Ayes -Alderman Swaim, Parker, Moore, Taylor, Pitchford and Barker. Nays -- None. The Mayor declared the
motion carried as there were six (6) ayes and (0) nays. Four (4)votes being necessary for passage.
Motion was then made by Alderman Swain and seconded by Alderman Parker, that the Emergency Clause be
adopted which motion on roll call the following vote resulted: Ayes - Alderman Swaim, Parker. Moore, Taylor and
Pitchford. Nays - Alderman Barker. The Mayor then declared the Ordinance duly passed and signed same in open
Council, duly attested to by the City Clerk.
THE ORDINANCE WAS GIVEN THE NUMBER 2-2002
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Next the Mayor said he would like to get permission to let Brad Baldwin City Engineer get some specks together
so they could advertise for bids for the Sidewalk project around the lake. Alderman Swaim said there were three
more sidewalks to work on. Alderman Swaim suggested they advertise for all of the sidewalks at one time. The
Mayor said he wanted to get their permission to go ahead and advertise.
Next the Mayor said he wanted to update everyone on the landslide at the park. The Mayor said that he, the City
Inspector David Martin, and the City Engineer Brad Baldwin met with the Arkansas Soil and Water Commission last
week. The Mayor said the didn't have a very positive response with turning the loan for the park into a grant. He
said the issue hasn't been closed at this time.
The Mayor said he. Brad Baldwin and Rusty Myers were going to meet with the Governor the next day for
fifteen minutes and he said they have a lot to discuss in that short amount time. The Mayor said he felt like the take
in the City Park should qualify for two types of grants. One being?, with the Game and Fish Commission the other
being with the Soil & Water Commission.
The Soil and Water Commission does not feel that the City will qualify for Grant funds. but the Mayor said that
see are asking for at least Game & Fish Grant funds.
Next on the agenda was the Treasurer's Report. Motion was iriade by Alderman Swaim and seconded by
Adelman Tailor to appropriate the sum of 5751.303.36 to pad expenses and salaries for December 2001, presented
by the City Clerk Treasurer. The Council followed with a unanimous vote.
City Of Van Buren
°.' +r the period December 1, 2001 to December 31, 2001
G.K. - 65 ,135.48+ Treasurer's Report
.-r„4-- 10,963.74+
pvk, e -- 6,80787. Year To Date Current Month Year To Date
1,-,brwts - 9.83445+
% A.- 2,56,.82+ Last Month Amount This Month
005
751,303.364+ GENERAL FUND------ ----
Receipts
Beginning Balance $595,729.52 $.00 $595,729.52
Retained Clearing Acct. - Ge ($2,352.82) $.00 ($2,352.82)
State General Turnback $303,135.34 $22,915.96 $326,051.30
Property Tax (City General) $138,890.18 $169,682.45 $308,572.63
Sales Tax Proceeds $2,501,374.12 $231,125.63 $2,732,499.75
New County Sales Tax Proceed $1,392,404.52 $126,083.93 $1,518,488.45
Franchise Tax $924,470.05 $65,361.22 $989,831.27
Privilege Licenses $104,270.50 $38,473.00 $142,743.50
Court Fines $368,050.92 $33,488.12 $401,539.04
Inspection Fees $98,096.11 $10,909.65 $109,005.76
Pet Licenses $898.00 $2,114.00 $3,012.00
Civil Small Claims $7,762.15 $9,511.75 $17,273.90
Misc. General Fund $31,488.09 $739.40 $32,227.49
Interest $3,799.07 $226.61 $4,025.68
Administrative Justice Fund $688,933.56 $65,843.41 $754,776.97
Reimb. Co. Share Mun. Ct. $58,726.00 $2,197.30 $60,923.30
Vision 2010 Revenues $4,725.00 $.00 $4,725.00
Garage Sales $6,800.00 $120.00 $6,920.00
Phillips Landing $11,250.00 $.00 $11,250.00
VBMU 1/2 Cost City Eng. Exp. $21,313.29 $3,723.98 $25,037.27
Reim. From Co. Sales Tax-PD $72,440.58 $1,685.61 $74,126.19
Cobra Insurance Payment $19,787.01 $1,287.70 $21,074.71
Police Grants $96,012.17 $4,412.92 $100,425.09
Child Protection Fund $4,243.74 $117.50 $4,361.24
Miscellaneous Revenue-P.D. $4,839.60 $200.00 $5,039.60
Insurance Reimbursement-P.D. $29,495.02 $2,595.23 $32,090.25
Juvenile Transport $21,642.00 $956.50 $22,598.50
Miscellaneous Revenue-F.D. $242.07 $.00 $242.07
Donation/Camera $6,811.00 $.00 $6,811.00
Act 833 Money $20,497.11 $28,530.57 $49,027.68
UNCLAIMED LIABILITIES ACCOUNT $133.50 $.00 $133.50
Court Automation Fund - City $770.00 $437.50 $1,207.50
Court Automation Fund - Coun $715.00 $377.50 $1,092.50
Total Receipts $7,537,392.40 $823,117.44 $8,360,509.84
Disbursements
Salaries - Admin. $342,930.58 $33,624.20 $376,554.78
Other - Admin. $85,663.80 $7,804.72 $93,468.52
Phillips Landing $50,544.10 $2,635.83 $53,179.93
Engineer Supplies & Expenses $8,385.80 $83.17 $8,468.97
Engineer Survey Supplies $783.07 $.00 $783.07
Engineer Vehicle(Gas, Maint) $1,195.58 $39.88 $1,235.46
Engineering Services $107,268.70 $2,998.57 $110,267.27
Accounting Consult Fees-FEMA $7,610.50 $178.84 $7,789.34
Caste I;; Bank General Fund $281,664.28 $166,381.96 $451,646.24
Petty Cash General Fund $200.00 $.00 $200.00
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Next Police, Fire, Fire Marshall. Building Inspector, Municipal Court and Engineer's Reports were presented for
filing.
Next was any item from any citizen present. There was none.
Next was time for Miscellaneous and General Discussion. City Clerk Barbie Curtis said the Clerk's Office has a
new software program and it is going to he awesome.
Alderman Pitchford asked about getting the Lake restocked. The Mayor said they are looking at enhancing the
lake and they will get to that.
:Aderman Pitchford said he had been asked by a citizen of Van Buren when the\ might be through with Crape
Myrtle Street. The Mayor said he had asked for a time frame but they were running a little late and hope to have an
answer by the end of the week.
Alderman Barker said he would like to bring up again this year the need to get an Ordinance passed controlling
sexual related businesses in th.e City of Van Buren. Attorney Candice Settle said she would he happy to look into
what is going on and check on an Ordinance. He said there is a group that is trying ing to get the whole state to be a wet
State. The Mayor asked about the zoning regulations. City Attorney Settle said they had not passed any zoning
regulations for that matter.
Alderman Barker asked it there was any way they could regulate or control what was on the cable stations.
Alderman Swaim said that was FCC and not the City's control. Alderman Barker said he didn't know if they could
tell the Cable Company what channels they can and cannot run. Alderman Taylor said a few years ago they had an
outcry on MTV and the Cable Company pulled the channel and he said there was an outcry from the ones who
wanted MTV. Alderman Barker said that station was really bad at night. He also said MTV announced that they
were going to push the FCC to their limits. The Mayor said with some TV's you could program certain channels you
prefer to watch. Alderman Barker said he was worried about the teenagers and their future.
Alderman Parker said she wanted to thank whoever was responsible for the grant to clean up behind the Depot.
She said it will be really nice to get that lot cleaned up. The Mayor said it was West Ark Planning and Development
and the Chamber. Alderman Parker said that it would be a real asset for the City.
There being no further business Alderman Swaim seconded by Alderman Taylor made a motion to adjourn. The
meeting adjourned at 7:48 p.m.
APPROVED:
ATTESTED:
Q GAJ MAYOR
CITY CLERK-TREASURER